WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * Today, Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after attending the 60th inaugural ceremony for the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump: "American greatness has always been borne from the people, and her citizens have spoken resoundingly. Today, I'm honored to join the country in celebrating the historic inaug  more